Many companies turn to their outside counsel for advice regarding international finance, import/export, trade, immigration and intellectual property protection abroad. Thompson Coburn’s International Commerce attorneys are experienced in dealing with the multitude of agencies, regulations and laws that affect companies involved in international trade, finance and transactions.
We advise clients on issues related to economic sanctions implemented by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), dual use goods by the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), munitions controlled by the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and transactions that involve review by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS).
The regulation of imported goods is also a major focus of this practice group. We help clients structure transactions to minimize the impact of customs duties and other regulations affecting the importation of goods.
We do not consider international commerce to be an abstract endeavor. We understand and structure the supply chain and logistics agreements that are needed to assure that your goods are delivered from the place of origin to the ultimate destination. From our Washington, D.C., office we regularly represent clients before the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the U.S. Department of Commerce, the U.S. International Trade Commission, the U.S. Department of the Treasury, the U.S. Department of State, the Federal Maritime Commission, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative and the U.S. Congress.